Gyeongsangnam-do

Geoje Okpo Great Battle Festival

거제 옥포대첩 축제

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Plan your visit

Dates
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Venue
Okpo Waterfront Park
Address
1978-1 Okpo-dong, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
Admission
Free
Organizer
Geoje City Cultural and Arts Foundation
Operating hours
19:30~21:30 (Sat, Sun 09:30~22:00)
Program
1. Main Programs: Opening performance, victory procession, musical Okpo Naval Battle & maritime fireworks battle, water gun festival, drone light show, closing fireworks show 2. Sub Programs: EDM performance, jet ski show, fringe performances (magic show, circus), Geoje Philharmonic Orchestra 3. Participation Programs: Dancing Okpo, K-POP random play dance, Okpo Great Battle Golden Bell, guided tour of the Okpo Naval Battle, Admiral Yi Sun-sin victory experience street, Find Yi Sun-sin 4. Other Information: Academic seminar on re-examining the Okpo Naval Battle and Geoje history, guided Geoje History Museum tour

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Festival location

Okpo Waterfront Park

1978-1 Okpo-dong, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

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About the festival

Geoje Okpo Great Battle Festival is a national defense cultural arts festival held annually in mid-June to commemorate the Okpo Great Battle, a victory during the Imjin War in 1592. Through a variety of events such as the opening ceremony, ritual performance, water gun festival, drone light show, and closing fireworks show, a harmonious gathering where all generations can participate and enjoy unfolds. The representative event, the musical Okpo Naval Battle, offers an emotional experience with powerful performances by actors, a splendid stage, and realistic maritime fireworks battle scenes using ships mobilized in the actual waters off Okpo. Additionally, the victory procession is a historical performance commemorating the first victory of the Okpo Naval Battle, where one can enjoy vibrant performances including the naval military band, honor guard performance, traditional martial arts group performance, and traditional games all in one place.

Source: Korea Tourism Organization · TourAPI · TourAPI 1327778

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